These positions are located in the Bureau of Political Military Affairs (PM), Office of Regional Security and Arms Transfer (RSAT). RSAT advances U.S. foreign policy and national security interests through its management of bilateral/multi-lateral political-military and regional security relations. This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. 

Duties

Serves as the chief action officer and initial point of contact for all incoming actions regarding their portfolio from internal and external sources. Reviews memoranda and intelligence on highly sensitive arms transfers, making determinations on whether to proceed with the arms transfers. Advises on research and analysis of political, economic, social, military, and other developments, trends, and reporting to understand the implications for U.S. interests and achieve U.S. foreign policy objectives. Represents PM in interagency policy discussions related to regional security and arms transfers to develop information, obtain clarification of divergent viewpoints, and build consensus for U.S. arms transfer and related foreign policy.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods. OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. OR Have completed at least 4 years of appropriate experience in one OR more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. (NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.) Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. GS-12 IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic entry qualifications requirements listed above, applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level MUST also possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing factors and conditions involved in the development and implementation of U.S. foreign policy; Experience presenting analyses or guidance during briefings and meetings. GS-13 IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic entry qualifications requirements listed above, applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level MUST also possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing and evaluating factors and conditions involved in the development and implementation of U.S. foreign policy; Experience making recommendations for the implementation of U.S. foreign policies or operations.

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Eunice Prikhodko
• Phone: 771-204-0633
• Email: [email protected]